We provide national car shipping from and to the Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is one of the biggest hot spots for car transport in the US, thanks to its Port of Los Angeles. This is one of the busiest and largest shipping ports in the whole world with more than $1 billion worth of cargo moving through the port every day. That is why it has been nicknamed America's Port.No matter if you are close to the Port of Los Angeles or in any other US state, we can ship your car safely and fast to the port so that you can ship it anywhere in the world. We pick up the vehicles from residents and commercials nationwide and deliver it to the shipping yard at the port. If you have purchased a car from another country and you need it delivered from the port to your destination, we can also do that.The transport service is done in open or closed carriers, depending on the vehicle and the customer's request.

Our national shipping services include:

Motorcycle/ATV Shipping

Automobile Transport

Classic Car Shipping

SUV, Minivan, Van, Jeep Shipping

Domestic Vehicle Pick-up and Transportation (Car Hauling)

Open/enclosed car shipping

Express car shipping

Door to door shipping

TWIC Regulations

All ports require TWIC cards from carriers to be able to load and offload at the port. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) allows un-escorted access to the port to truck drivers, agents, longshoremen, terminal employees, and contractors. TWIC is federally mandated and enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

In case you are wondering if it's not easier for you to pick up the car yourself from the port, you should know that a TWIC card costs around $130 and it takes about 6-7 weeks to secure. So the easiest choice is to ask the help of a company which already has the Transportation Worker Identification Credential.Preparing your car for international shippingNo matter where you ship your car to or from, there are some steps you have to take to make sure it is ready to be shipped. It is always a good idea to follow them if you want to avoid unpleasant surprises such as having your car damaged.Clean your car - This applies to both the inside and outside, before and after shipment. The shipping company always assesses the condition of the vehicle to check for any damages that the car might have. A clean vehicle is easier to inspect and a clean inside means there will be no items that can shift during transport and cause damage.Remove Modifications - You should remove any part of the vehicle that is not a stock component, such as spoilers, bike or luggage racks or exterior add-ons. You should also disable the alarm, so that the carrier can load and unload the vehicle without issues.Do not fill up your tank - You should have no more than 1/4 tank of gas in the vehicle before shipping. Why? Firstly, because of the safety concern of hauling multiple vehicles with full tanks of gas. Even a tiny leak can cause major problems when it comes to long distances or international shipment. Secondly, all that extra gas weight adds up and weight equals cost in the shipping world.We offer experienced and professional personnel with years of experience in this field and a safe method of loading and securing cars in containers. We load containers fast and efficiently, and we provide cost effective and safe shipping to and from the Port of Los Angeles.

Car shipping a car is a better option in case you are moving and are not in a position to drive a car for a long distance to your destination. This is especially helpful if you are moving across the country or between state and don’t have to drive for over1000 miles. Now, you can easily transport your car to or from Los Angeles thanks to the auto transport companies that takes of transportation across states such as Dallas, Atlanta, Richmond, Newark, Nashville, Tampa and Denver.Los Angeles is a Hollywood city. In fact, it is commonly known as the city of ‘stars’. Think of the chasing paparazzi, think of annual motor shows, this is undoubtedly two major reasons why a star, upcoming star, or even a non star ship a car to Los Angeles. With these annual car shows, fans come down to Los Angeles to watch and have fun. Businessmen bring their custom cars for demos or for selling during the shows. Customers both locally and internationally come to watch and buy these cars and therefore car shipping and Los Angeles auto transport companies comes in handy to make sure this happens.Car shipping in Los Angels is facilitated by a reputable auto transport companies work together to ensure smooth transition of shipped cars to their destination. They ensure that the drivers are experienced and licensed and then collaborate with the department of transport to verify their documentation, insurance and other licenses.The following are 7 tips to consider when shipping your car to and from Los Angeles.

Make sure to maintain an open communication between you and the shipping company.

Disclose all your vehicle specifications to make sure the entire dimension fits the carrier of your shipping company.

Inquire from the shipping company, your ground clearance. This avoids bumping the parts of your car to hard surfaces.

Let your shipping company know whether your car is in good moving condition. This avoids any unnecessary delays, since prior arrangements of any lifting equipment are made in order to winch your car up and down the truck.

Have a spare key. This will come in handy in case the driver misplaces the original one.

Disclose all your car features. Let your shippers know of any accessories, extensions or modifications in your car. This will avoid unnecessary delays or surprises.

Prepare your car for shipping. Check all the necessary information in your shipping company’s website and be ready in advance as well. Remove all the personal belongings and drain the tank to about a quarter full.

Shipping your car is easy with auto transport companies around. Just relax and take a flight to your destination and your car will be with you in a short while.

The process of shipping a car is very easy for people who have shipped cars in the past; however it can easily turn into a nightmare for first timers. The first things you must determine before you start to shop around are the dates you are looking to ship. You may not have an exact date; however an idea or approximate time will help determine the price and availability of your transportation. If you are working towards a specific delivery date, make sure you ask your agent how much time is delivery time so you can book your service with enough time in advance. Be aware that you cannot have unrealistic expectations on last minute requests.

Once you have determined the dates, the hectic part starts: looking for the best company. It is no secret that there are hundreds of people pulling scams on customers every day. Technology today has not only facilitated customer to access retailers and services, but it has also allowed scammers to access them. This part may be considered the most stressful for first timers as they have a broad list of companies to choose from, how to know which company is the best? Here is where the internet works as your strongest research tool, read reviews. Stay away from low prices and smooth talking salesmen, as low prices are always tied to hidden fees and unreliable transporters.

After you have chosen your company, provide as many details as possible to your agent so he can determine the correct price and the best accommodations for a safe and secure transport. Based on the type of car you are shipping he will also make a few recommendations and or requirements in order to ship your car safely. For example sports cars usually have very low clearance that can easily be damaged while loading and unloading from the carrier, therefore these cars are to be shipped via enclosed carrier instead of regular open trailers. Motorcycles such as a Ducati have to be specially cradled by factory to transport due to their unique shape. Regular straps and cradles are not suit for these bikes and carriers require for them to be cradled already before shipping. Details like this can be foreseen as long as you provide as many details as possible; this will help you avoid any last minute surprises and maybe fees.

Prepare your car for transport by washing it thoroughly and taking pictures. This will help you keep record of the state your car is in before pick up, so that in the event damages occur along the way, you will have evidence to show during insurance claims. Also remove any person item inside the car as these are not to be shipped within vehicle, car transport companies ship cars not personal belongings, for this you may hire a moving company. Personal items add weight to vehicles and are an insurance liability.

Arrange payments before hand to avoid last minute hassles that may cause delays or storage fees, as no payment upon delivery means driver will have to leave car at storage in the event he is running a tight schedule. Storage locations are programmed to receive full payment plus their fees; this allows drivers to be covered for their fees as well.

Los Angeles is famous for luxury and sports cars rolling all over the city, whether it is for a car convention, showing off your new ride or part of your collection, shipping these babies can cause serious damages if not done correctly. Sports cars as classic and antique cars need special accommodations in order to be shipped properly. Repairing damages for these cars can be very costly and end up in a bigger headache than it’s supposed to.

Sports cars are considered a luxury. The fact that you have one requires you to take care of it as much as possible, as repairing this baby can be very costly. It is recommended you ship these type of cars in enclosed carriers, as these offer the proper protection from outside environments, insects and dust. Enclosed carriers offer secluded areas for these cars to be delivered properly and with no inconvenience. However, there are some models that do not allow for enclosed carriers; therefore they must be taken in open carriers with the proper precautions. Make sure you describe your car as much as possible to your agent in order to get you the proper carrier. Although these carriers are big, they are smaller than regular open carriers. Due to this, cars have more security harnesses tied to them in order to keep the car in place during transport.

Sports cars as classic cars have unique models that need to be taken in account in order to offer proper accommodations while transporting. The more details you provide about your car the better knowledge an agent has and damages can be avoided due to incorrect or missing information. Many sports cars have many modifications to alter its model to make it unique. Most of these alterations go out of the usual size in order to have the car properly secured. These alterations many times can be removed, if possible do so in order to avoid and damage while transporting; remove as many of these pieces as possible.

Due to the fact that enclosed carriers occupy big space and in order to load your car properly, make sure your pick up location is in an open area, away from tree branches, crowded streets, low clearance cables and other obstacles. The less secluded the area the faster and better opportunity the driver has to properly load your car.

Sport cars shipping can be easy and smooth, call us to book your car shipping service at 818-532-2180

Los Angeles - Seattle is a very common route, specially for snowbird season as many people are looking to relocate from Seattle down south for the winter and then return for summer. Although the west coast snowbird routes are not as common as the east coast, this route still receives a lot of demand.

Both these cities are home to some of the most important manufactures and headquarters of the biggest companies. The transportation between these two cities due to that is very common as cars and people are constantly transferred from one place to another. The distance between both cities is approximately 1200 miles, therefore deliveries can be done in 3-5 days. During summer seasons these delivery times are accurate also depending on how many jobs the driver has along the way, however during winter delivery times may extend to up to 7 days due to bad road conditions and heavy snowfall.

Prices to ship between Los Angeles - Seattle and back can start off from $500-$1000 depending on the size of the car during spring - fall. Gas prices have an impact on the car transport price if they raise dramatically, however this is an estimate of you would pay via open carrier. Enclosed carriers can cost from $200-$400 more than regular prices. Once winter hits the demand affects the prices, because snowbirds are flying south, the demand is higher towards Los Angeles, and prices to ship north aren't as expensive. However once the snow melts and snowbirds fly back up, the price table changes as demand is higher towards the north. Regardless, during this time you will find prices from $700-$900 accordingly to the demand.

Carriers that run the Los Angeles- Seattle route usually handle 4-6 car haulers as it is not a very long route, however customers with full loads over 6 cars, usually coming from dealers or auctions can be accommodate with larger carriers to make one single trip. Enclosed carriers are also available upon request to accommodate customer's higher expectations for high end luxurious cars, sports cars, convertibles and classics.

California, the Golden State is a Mecca for luxury, high-end, top notch life styles, from million dollar accessories to billion dollar estates. Along with these luxuries come the breath taking four wheel transportation. In California you can find almost any car you can imagine, whether it is custom made to fit the owners style or your average every day car. Truth is, the lucky owners can afford to bring them from wherever they are in order to put their hands on them, thanks to that, car transport services come in very handy to do the job.

Interstate transportation is a very common service in the industry, it allows customer to transport their vehicles between any two points in the country. The service is as easy as calling an agent, providing all details, booking the service, and wait for arrival, however luxury cars require a bit more protection in order to safeguard them from possible transportation mishaps. It is always recommended to ship these cars via enclosed carriers, as these carriers provide the proper security measures for these cars in order to be shipped. By being secured inside one of these carriers, cars are protected from dust, weather, and any other hazardous material that can hit the cars along the way.

Another important thing owners must consider is the insurance that is provided for the cars during transit, all carriers provide full insurance for cars, however enclosed carrier offer the maximum coverage. Although the insurance will cover if any damage occurs, it is always best to protect your vehicle as much as possible, especially if damages can cost a fortune. Always make sure when booking you are provided a copy of insurance paperwork, in case of any mishaps.

Depending on the length of transportation, transit times can range from 3 days to 10 days. Cross country trips are the longest between 7-10 days, however it also depends on how many pick up/deliveries driver has along the way, and how many delays driver encounters, whether if it is due to road conditions or customer's fault. Make sure you always plan ahead for delays, as we can only prepare for delays, however we cannot avoid them in some cases.

When you are looking to ship a luxury car, always make sure you provide as many details as possible, as regular security measures may not fit your type of car. Sometimes the low clearance of these cars can interfere with the safety straps and can scratch the bumper, therefore make sure your agent knows exactly what they're dealing with in order to avoid these issues.

Shipping motorcycles long distances can be a tricky thing when not done properly and can end up costing you more than you were planning for. When shipping bikes you need to be careful of how they're strapped, if they will bump into the bike placed next it and most importantly if environment conditions will affect the well being of the bike.

Transporting a bike from Ca to IL is a trip of approximately 2300 miles depending on where you are located. Transit times can be from 5 to 7 or less depending on how many deliveries and pickups a driver has along the way or if any complications occur, such as flat tires , mechanical issues or severe weather conditions. Unfortunately during winter season this route is mainly covered by snow and bad road conditions and delays are almost guaranteed when shipping during this time, therefore it is important you plan in advance so you can be prepared in case delays do occur. During summer when the road conditions clear up, transit times can be from 4 - 6 days and will be prompt for the most part.

Because the trip is long, prices to ship a bike between these two states can be from $700 - $1000, the price range can vary depending on the model of the bike, whether you request a cradle for custom bikes or whether you decide to ship via open or enclosed carriers. This last decision is usually determined by the distance you are shipping; same county routes or 1 - 2 hour transit times can be done via open carriers, as these short distances do not excuse for the price of an enclosed carrier, now if you rather have it well secured no matter the distance, it's up to your judgment. However, when shipping long distances such as CA to IL, it is recommended you ship via enclosed carrier to make sure the bike is safe and damage free during transit; especially if the bike is custom made as damages can be more expensive.

Bike transportation is usually done by a door-to-door service, as customers provide pickup and delivery locations. Sometimes addresses, especially for residence location, are not accessible for carriers and drivers will ask customer to meet them at a more open space nearby. Gated communities, narrow streets and trees are a big menace for drivers as carriers cannot go through these narrow spaces. There are cases that a door to door services is not possible as some customers are moving from one place to another and don't have a physical address yet, for these cases the service is done from a terminal. shipping companies offer different terminals where customer can drop off the bike for the carrier to pickup and/or deliver whichever is the case.

Providing as many details of your bike and what you need from the service is the best way to guarantee a safe and secure service. Planning in advance is very important as well, especially during winter season as delays are possible and you will need to plan for these scenarios. Once all details are taken care, you will enjoy a hassle free service.

When preparing for a relocation, there are so many things to do. Change address, check for a new job, check for a new house, check for schools and day cares, check for doctors, connect with the local utilities, moving the house hold goods, moving the car, check for flights, check for hotel, packing and the list can go on and on with more things to do.In this post, we will focus on the car moving issue.

Main decision to take is: do I drive the car myself or hiring a company to do it for me?

Before making that decision, there are some questions to ask:

1. What is the distance? What is the road condition? Would it take few days to get there?

In order to take a good decision, you would need to consider the questions above carefully.

If the distance is not too big, your car is in a great condition and it's fairly an easy ride - go ahead and drive it. Save the time and the money.

If you traveling with wife and kids, that changes the game completely! in this case you would need to check for places to stop on the way to eat, rest or sleep. You would have to calculate in the cost of gas, food, hotel and tolls. Another factor is the time. When traveling with more people, there are more stops to make specially when there are kids involve.

Is your car is good, mechanically, for the trip? if it's a long trip you would like to make sure you not going to get stuck in the middle with a car failure.

Check with a car transport company or two, what would be the cost to ship your car. We, the car transport brokers, use carriers for to transport the vehicles. Car carriers usually can carry 6-10 vehicles. That means that you sharing the cost with the other cars. Open car transport is cheaper than enclosed car transport.

Calculate how much gas it will cost you if you going to drive it yourself, add cost of food and hotel if needs too.

What is your time worth? Can you take off for a few days in order to drive the car?

Let's do a quick test. Let's say, we need to move from Miami to Los Angeles and we have a 2005 Honda civic. Driving the car will take approximately 5-6 days. We looking at around 2,750 miles. If the car is in good condition it consume average of 32 miles per gallon. The price per gallon is changing from state to state on the way but let's go on average of $3.5 per gallon. Just for the gas itself you already got $300-350. Food and hotel, considering you going motel 6 and eating at burger king all the time we looking at additional $400-450 at least. So, we already at $700-800 on the cost. To ship a car with a transporter will cost about $900.

From this quick example we can see it is not making any sense to drive the car. Between the mileage you put on the car and the additional costs you got and more than all the time, 5-6 days just to be on the road. It is making more sense in this situation to ship the car with a car transport company.

We get incoming calls regularly inquiring about How much does it cost to ship a car from A to B? Some customers love to get quotes or just ballpark prices to often ensure whether or not they would like to employ car transport, drive the car, or alternatively sell and have a totally new one.At this time there exists no easy answer, but we can make an effort to make very clear most of the elements which infact can often have an impact on the final amount. Mostly all rates are certainly meant for open trailer in all parts of US (not include Hawaii). This post will enable you understand the way you generally need to make use of an agent to ship your car.

Let’s start just from the basic mathematics.

The normal cost to comfortably ship a car inside an open truck is mileage multiplied by the dimensions of the car + broker fee.

As a result generally speaking in a perfect world we should open a guide to comfortably determine the trip between point A and point B, multiply in accordance to the vehicle size and thus we have now the cost. However this isn’t always the scenario.

Right here are some real of the points that can positively change the amount:

•Gas rates - This is certainly the most important aspect on cost. If or when gas rates go up, all shipping costs rise.•Route, pick up & drop off venues - a number of drivers hold the same exact route. Some of them do daily routes, some once a week or just bi-weekly; therefore, a main route just like LA to Miami is a very well traveled path, that actually makes it easy to get a hold of drivers to ship the vehicle (more drivers = considerably less money). However, in order to transport a car right from Barre VT to Casper WY will often costs a lot more, since these two places are off just any most common route. Less number of drivers + off main route = increased charges.•Season- auto and car shipping seasons are divided right into summer and winter. Seasonal time causes prices get higher considering the fact that there are definitely more clients when compared to drivers. Summer season main route is coast to coast.Winter season major route is: north to south and back north by the end of the winter season (snowbirds).•Vehicle - size is certainly the key element actually for two basic reasons. The very first one is weight. Quite heavy loads cause the truck consume more gas. The second one is size. A big Vehicle takes the same amount of area on a truck that 2 small sedans do.•Unique needs - you can also find a large number of items that enter into play just like: if in case the car is running or not (only a few pickup trucks feature a winch), towing gear, or perhaps any modification to the vehicle which always requires unique equipment. These will definitely increase the price.•Time frame - driving is not an exact science! Customers with zero flexibility with regards to pick up & shipping and delivery dates will definitely spend significantly more! Considering the fact that there are so many situations similar to bad weather, traffic as well as weight stations, every single hold up can change transport time actually by hours and days.So as you possibly can observe there is certainly no precise answer to “how much does it cost to ship a car?” Same car, exact same spot, some other time of year can often mean a complete different fee.

now let’s play with some figures:

Small sedan shore to shore LA-NY will be around the $1000-$1100 in summer season.New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2800 miles - 2800*40+100=1220$ (miles*cents+broker fee) However, just because it’s a well traveled route the rate will often drop down to $1000-$1100Barre VT to Casper WY will be around the $1900-$2100 in the winter time. 2000*40+100=$900Its’ only 2000 miles (800 miles less than LA-NY) however throughout the off season and also with both cites off any prime route, the cost goes up to get the $2100 tag price. As you can see in this post there exists a large number of aspects you should consider to comfortably get a price.Check our rates by calling us at (818) 532-2180 or fill out the Form

With the pass of years more and more cars are added to the classic car list and more people become eager to own one. There are various prestigious clubs that reunite classic car owners around the world to showcase their old beauties. One of the most popular clubs is The Classic Car Club of America, a club that has specific regulations regarding these vehicles. According to this club the word classic is given to a car that is between 20 – 40 years of age, any car over 45 years falls in the class of vintage. However in different parts of the world like in the United Kingdom, classic cars are determined differently. The United Kingdom denominates classic to a car that ranges from pre First World War to the 1930s.

As far as the CCCA (Classic Car Club of America), a vehicle can be said is classic if it was built or produced during 1925 – 1948 and if it includes engine displacement, power clutch, automatic lubrications and other items. Many owners request to be part of this group and special considerations are taken in order to verify and classify the car as classic. Although the CCCA is a world known club, not every country follows its regulations and to avoid confusions the terms CCCA Classic and Full Classic have been adopted.

Some of the most famous cars that showcase at these popular car shows are the Chevrolet Bel-Air, Ford T-Bucket, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Deuce Coupe, and the 1949 Ford. The reason why there are so many people eager to own one of these cars and it started to be an honor to own one of these cars is because it is considered that car model production declined dramatically as of 1989, therefore all cars are very similar in shape and model between all companies.

Although these cars are in high demand nowadays, they are not street smart. Meaning these cars do not have insurance requirements for passenger safety. Classic car owners must be very careful when driving these vehicles as a simple and soft crash can be fatal. Some states don’t allow at all the circulation of these cars on the street to avoid any severe accidents.

Because they have great acclaim and many car shows sponsor these cars, many owners ship these cars nationwide throughout the whole year. Shipping a classic car is very expensive as it must be shipped via enclosed carrier to offer the maximum security and protection to the vehicle while in transit. They need to be safely mounted and attached to carriers to have the least movement as possible inside the carrier. It is very important to describe the full make, model and year of a classic car to agent during booking as classic cars have very different models and proper arrangements need to be made in order to safely strap the car to the carrier without causing any damage to the car.

Give your agent as much detail as possible regarding your car, that way you will be able to have a smooth car transport experience and have a spotless classic to awe many viewers at your next classic car show.